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R.V. Johnson writes epic fantasy, both dark and light, and science fiction adventure mysteries that immerse you in a new world; inflaming your sense of wonder. Like the lush world of Astura where a great river of magical energy known as "The Flow" underlies the land and is only accessible to those who can Use... When those who seek power are denied it, war is inevitable. Welcome to The Flow of Power saga.
R.V. Johnson grew up exploring the alienlike settings of red rock deserts and rugged mountains that inspired his love of exploring all worlds.

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Average rating: 4.16 · 297 ratings · 60 reviews · 11 distinct works • Similar authors

	Beyond the Sapphire Gate (The Flow of Power, #1) 4.03 avg rating — 176 ratings — published 2015 — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Beyond The Dark Gate: Epic Fantasy Adventure, (The Flow Of Power Series) 4.42 avg rating — 36 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Flow of Power Chronicles: An Epic Dark Fantasy SyFy Adventure with immersive world 4.42 avg rating — 24 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Beyond Astura: An Epic Dark Fantasy Magic Adventure (Book 3 in the Flow of Power Chronicles) 4.37 avg rating — 19 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Beyond Terra 4.11 avg rating — 18 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Beyond High Reach: An Epic Dark Fantasy Adventure (Book 4 in the Flow of Power Chronicles) 4.47 avg rating — 15 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Beyond Terra: A novella in 'The Flow of Power' fantasy series 4.75 avg rating — 4 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Beyond the Sapphire Gate: Epic Sci-Fi Fantasy Book 1 of The Flow Of Power 3.50 avg rating — 4 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Beyond The Dark Gate it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Beyond Astura: Epic Science Fiction Fantasy Adventure 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Beyond Astura, Book 3

Finally! Book 3, in "The Flow of Power", titled "Beyond Astura" is available. Order your copy, printed or digital, for a special limited discounted cost at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08T24Q89Z and elsewhere fine books are sold.

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Published on January 30, 2021 12:20 • Tags: adventure, dark, dragon, epic-fantasy, magic, quest, science-fiction, sword-sorcery

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The Flow of Power Chronicles: An Epic Dark Fantasy SyFy Adventure with immersive world (The Flow of Power Chronicles)

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On Stranger Tides

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Letters From Father Christmas

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